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    Add TV to a MSI 1722?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by PensFan66, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. PensFan66

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    I just received my MSI 1722 (Although I have email into the company since I have around 6 bad pixels right in a row) - and its a great machine. I had no option from the vendor to add TV, so my question is - Can I add the TV Card myself? I see the antenna is on the case itself, but If I get the card I see on the net that claims to be the Tv card for this, does it also come with a cable to connect to that small jack on the side of the case?

    Thanks!
     
    PensFan66, Oct 1, 2009
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    You can buy one from ebay, that's what I did. Just make sure it's the right version for your area and it's not HP brand.
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 1, 2009
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    Cool - I appreciate the quick response :)

    Do the kits on Ebay come with the antenna cable? and I havent looked, but I assume there is an empty mini-pci slot on the back of the unit?
     
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    you don't need a cable, you use the cable that's provided inside the 1722.

    You will have to remove the gpu heatsink in order to install the tv card.
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 1, 2009
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    Sorry, I was vague :) So that cable makes sense, but what about the external port for an antenna or coax cable in?
     
    PensFan66, Oct 2, 2009
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    oh yea, you will need to get that cable. My HP dv4t came with one, so I didn't have to get one.
     
    Darth Bane, Oct 2, 2009
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    Thanks again ... Now I need to track down a cable before I order the tuner card ...
     
    PensFan66, Oct 2, 2009
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    Thats Awesome - Looks like the correct cable - Thanks alot!
     
    PensFan66, Oct 2, 2009
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